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C.J. Wilson was hit hard in a losing effort against the Diamondbacks on Friday, surrendering five runs (one earned) on nine hits and a pair of walks over 4 2/3 innings.

Wilson punched out three on the afternoon. While his defense didn't do him any favors, the veteran left-hander was far too hittable to have success in this one. Still, he boasts a 2.31 ERA and 7/6 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 on the Cactus League season. Mar 27 - 7:37 PM

C.J. Wilson allowed two runs in 4 1/3 innings as the Angels topped the Giants 3-2 on Sunday.

Both runs scored on solo home runs by Matt Duffy and Justin Maxwell. The lefty allowed only one other hit, but walked four while striking out two. It was Wilson's first outing since March 7, as he's battled a minor knee injury and an illness. He is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. Wilson is hoping to bounce back from last season's struggles, when he led the league with 85 walks and posted a 4.51 ERA in 175 2/3 innings. Mar 22 - 6:45 PM

C.J. Wilson (knee, illness) is scheduled to start a Cactus League game on Sunday.

Wilson tossed two scoreless innings in an instrasquad game Wednesday and felt fine. The veteran left-hander had to be scratched from a Cactus League appearance earlier this month after tweaking his knee during pitchers' fielding practice and he missed another scheduled outing last week because of an illness. Wilson should be fine to make a start during the first week of the Angels' regular season schedule. Mar 18 - 4:42 PM

Wilson has missed two straight Cactus League appearances, the first after he tweaked his left knee and the most recent one due to illness. However, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com notes that his stuff "looked good" on Wednesday. He's on track to make three more spring starts before the second game of the regular season. Mar 18 - 3:23 PM

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Major League Baseball is expected to make a decision regarding Josh Hamilton's situation prior to Opening Day.

Heyman notes that "a suspension of some length" is expected following Hamilton's relapse, but "it isn't known what the resolution will be." The feeling is that it could potentially range from 25 games to a full season, although the MLBPA is arguing for only a 15-game ban. Hamilton is already slated to miss the beginning of the season while recovering from surgery in early February to repair the AC joint in his right shoulder.

Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports that it "seems doubtful" Garrett Richards (knee) will be ready on April 14 when the Angels first need a fifth starter.

Richards was thrilled with how he felt during an appearance in a minor league game Saturday, but the Angels are understandably proceeding very cautiously with the young right-hander. DiGiovanna expects Richards to be ready "soon after" April 14. The Halos will go with four starters early on, with Andrew Heaney or Nick Tropeano looking likely to get the ball on April 14.

Cory Rasmus will undergo surgery to repair a core muscle and is expected to be sidelined 6-8 weeks.

Rasmus, who was one of the most consistent relievers for the Angels in 2014, was expected to work in a middle relief role. His injury opens up a bullpen spot that the Angels must now scramble to fill from the remaining options in camp. Matt Lindstrom would seem to be one obvious beneficiary.